upgrading a B

[redtopmgb]

hi everyone,

my current project is doing a full upgrade on a BGT, i am changing the engine/gearbox/suspension as well as a lot of smaller parts to suit what i want from it, pretty much a useable everyday/occasional trackday/boyracer beating beast in a classic/standard looking shell.

is there any way of upgrading the brake system of a BGT using readily available parts or will i have to go with bigger calipers on bespoke brackets and custom parts all over?

does anyone know if there is a company making independant rear suspension for the B or did i dream that?

also id like to put an LSD on it to get the best from the power the engine puts out, is there anywhere i can source 1 from without spending a fortune? modifying the propshaft/driveshafts is not a problem.

[redtopmgb]

im goin nuts i just put this in the wrong section

[jamieheasman]

Did you? Or are you secretly harbouring a desire to put the magnificent Rover V8 into your BGT?

[redtopmgb]

dammit you caught me! :P no, im going for a vauxhall redtop or a rover vvc unit as these are both fairly tuneable and can be picked up for next to nothing compared to a decent condition v8, plus they wont cost me the earth on insurance and fuel.

[restoman]

Rover m16 or t16 turbo is the way to go - these are a development of the 'O' series which was developed from the 'B' series - all based on the same block which makes things pretty easy and straightforward.

[Stephw1]

O series again..anyone got a spare clutch lever arm by any chance??????